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Casio QV-3000EX Casio steps into the 3-megapixel era with great picture quality and 340 megabytes of storage! Select a topic Reference: Datasheet QV-3000EX Sample Images --------------------------------- 1. Intro and Highlights 2. Executive Overview 3. Design 4. Viewfinder 5. Optics 6. Exposure & Flash 7. Shutter Lag & Cycle Time Tests 8. Operation & User Interface 9. Camera Modes & Menus 10. Image Storage & Interface 11. Video, Power, Software 12. Test Results & Conclusion --------------------------------- Print-Friendly Review Version Additional Resources and Other Links Reader Comments on QV-3000EX Review --------------------------------- Digital Camera Comparometer (TM) --------------------------------- <-- Digital Cameras (Home) <-- Digital Camera Reviews Index <<Design :(Previous) | (Next): Optics>> Page 4:Viewfinder Review First Posted: 2/14/2000

Viewfinder
The QV-3000EX's real-image optical viewfinder features center autofocus crosshairs to help you line up shots and the neighboring dioptric adjustment dial is a welcome feature for eyeglass wearers. Additionally, orange and green LEDs beside the viewfinder report the current status of the camera (still focusing, flash charging, etc.).
The color LCD monitor features a gridline option which displays a grid of light gray lines that can be very helpful when composing images. An information display on the LCD monitor reminds you how many exposures are available, the image size and image quality of each shot, in addition to flash and setting information. This information display can be canceled and recalled by hitting the Display button (as can the LCD monitor). We also liked the fact that the when shooting in Program exposure mode, the LCD monitor reports the current aperture and shutter speed settings when the shutter button is halfway pressed. In Playback mode, the LCD monitor features an index display mode as well as playback zoom for reviewing captured images.